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MD05 MGZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,777 mi
Last recorded61,777 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 MGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 61,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,530 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box is corroded/deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,557 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,762 miles

deterioration at rear exhaust outer casing

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jul 2012 26,762 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deterioration at rear exhaust outer casing

offside front mud flap loose

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2011 23,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wipers and rear wiper blades excess deteriorated

both headlamp aims on lower limits

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers and rear wiper blades excess deteriorated

both headlamp aims on lower limits

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,281 miles

oil level on minimum

rear wiper bade split/torn

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,801 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 12,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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MD05 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD05 MGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MD05 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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